Morrison High School Key Club Blood Drive March 1

The Morrison High School Key Club will host a blood drive from 8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. This drive is open to the public, and will be held at the High School Auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. The drive is part of the MVRBC

St. Peter Lutheran Church Blood Drive February 28

St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 601 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will host a blood drive from 3:15 p.m. to 6:00, on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. This drive is open to the public. All donors at this drive will receive a “St. Patrick’s Day t-shirt as a thank you for

Post Prom Car Wash February 25

Spring is approaching.  Morrison High School Prom is Saturday, April 29, 2017.  The Post Prom event follows into Sunday, April 30. Morrison Post Prom Committee invites everyone with a dirty vehicle to attend a car wash fundraiser, on Saturday, February 25, from 9:00 a.m. to noon.  Drive to Super Wash,

Lylah Harridge Wins Post Office Coloring Contest

The Morrison, IL, Post Office held a Valentine’s Day coloring contest and selected Lylah Harridge, age 4, as the winner. Lylah is pictured with Postmaster Bill Borum. She was presented a $25 gift card for her artistic efforts.

Because Nice Matters Award to Tonya Jensen

At 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 17, 2017, Morrison Chamber of Commerce members hosted a “Because Nice Matters” presentation at Casey’s General Store, 602 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  Store Manager Tonya Jensen was honored. Tonya was nominated for the award by her staff.  They said, “She has worked so hard

Indian Creek, Lincoln, and Cake

Heinz talked in detail about the events leading up to, during, and after the attack on the Davis homestead. Out of the twenty-three white settlers on the homestead, three people survived, Rachel and Sylvia Hall, along with their brother. After several days, a successful trade of the girls was accomplished

First 2017 WHOA Fundraiser

White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) is hosting a trivia night Saturday, March 4, 2017, at the Odell Public Library Community Room, 307 S. Madison, Street, Morrison, IL.  Doors open at 6:00 p.m., for Happy Joe’s pizza, snacks, desserts, and non-alcoholic drinks for purchase.  Trivia starts at 7:00. Teams of

Letter from Hospice Directors

Dear Editor: The 27th Festival of Trees was a success because of the contributions given by the generosity of the communities served by Hospice of the Rock River Valley.  HRRV says thank you to all businesses, organizations, volunteers, decorators, chairpersons, sponsors, donors, and the general public for the generous amount

February 23 The Whitesde Forum: Protecting Ecosystems

The Whiteside Forum continues its environmental theme and will host Guest Speaker Dr. Michael Reisner, from Augustana College, in Rock Island, IL, on Thursday, February 23, 2017.  Join us in the Odell Public Library Program Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  The program starts at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Reisner

CCC Fall 2016 President’s and Deans’ Lists

Clinton Community College has announced the Fall 2016 President’s List.  Students must earn a minimum of six credit hours and 4.0 GPA during the term.  Only Illinois students are included here. CHADWICK:  Ashlyn Shores FULTON:  Troy Barnes; Brooke Smith; Jaclyn Toureene; Tabatha Walters; Velaye Weinert HANOVER:  Patrick Middendorf MORRISON:  Rachel

“Morrison Sings” on February 19

Singers from the community’s churches are rehearsing for the first “Morrison Sings” concert on Sunday, February 19, 2017, beginning at 3:00 p.m. in the United Methodist Church, 200 West Lincolnway, Morrison. There is no admission charge; however, donations will be gladly accepted for the Morrison Food Pantry. Nearly ten years

“Morrison Sings” Benefit Concert February 19

Editor’s note:  This historical marker indicates Grace Church in Newark, NJ, where Samuel A. Ward worked as organist, wrote, and perfected the tune “Materna” for “America the Beautiful.” “Morrison Sings,” a community concert to benefit the Morrison Friends Food Pantry and other local charities, will be held at Morrison United

Musical Theatre Program at Odell February 20

There’s no business like show business,” stated composer Irving Berlin in his hit musical, “Annie Get Your Gun.”  Because of “show biz,” we all have hummed, whistled, sung, or tapped our toe to the many tunes from musical theatre.  On Monday evening, February 20, 2017, beginning at 6:00 p.m., John

Send Off the Pons to State Again

The Morrison High School Pons squad traveled to Hononegah High School in Rockton, IL, on Saturday, February 4, 2017, to compete at an Illinois Drill Team Association Regional.  Coach Jill Beswick stated, “They received a qualifying score for State again, and this was their highest IDTA score yet for this

Bethesda Blaze/DQ Grill & Chill Breakfasts

The Bethesda Blaze Relay For Life team will hold two breakfast fundraiser events at DQ Grill Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, Morrison, IL.  The cost is a donation.  All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Whiteside County. These Saturday events are from 7:00 to